2011.09.21

=1. Marlene and Carolyn will attend at 3:30 to continue discussion about musical: Midsummer Night's ... It was decided that we would keep the musical to around 35 minutes, not go "over the top", and Marlene would teach the music in regular music classes, and fourth grade teachers would be responsible for the speaking parts. We are all enthusiastic about this opportunity to extend and integrate our language arts curriuculum. No decision was made about the exact date of the presentation for parents, but it likely will be late in May. It may be presented to the entire lower school at our "free choice" assembly. = =2. Decide on the number of parents we want for #2 and #3 MAM trips so ren can notify Mrs. Elliot. Cheryl will contact Mrs. Elliot with the correct info. = =3. Nikki will attend at 4:00 to talk about digital literacy program and how to proceed. Bring the packet that Nikki put in our mailboxes. She would like to get started in October with our classes. Nikki talked to me today and explained that she and Judy Clegg will be teaching the topic to our classes during their scheduled library time so additional time will not come out of our schedule. In the next three weeks, our team must give Nikki the names of Apps that we want.= =4.MAM field trip on Thursday: leave USM at 12:30, leave MAM at 2:25= 5. Students
 * ==**3.5 Brett's email ﻿Shared our thoughts on the Civil War Museum's email and Gina will draft a letter to Brett for our approval. **==

=6. Halloween-- do we want to eliminate class parties and do something (without costumes) as a fourth grade. Maybe, have 4 stations for an hour and rotate through. Story room, writing room, etc. etc. Talked about some, new, fresh ideas for FALL ACTIVITIES. Ren will write up our ideas and send it to all team members for input. Some of our brainstorming: = =7. SECRET LETTERS??? We are striving for Friday delivery! =
 * = ﻿ popcorn and apples =
 * = fall activities =
 * = we strive to be inclusive in fourth grade and if childen cannot particpate because of cultural or religious reasons, that is being exclusive, and that is not our philosophy. =
 * = four stations in four different rooms -- math, reading, problem solving, etc. all related to fall (not focused on HALLOWEEN). =
 * = ELIMINATE COSTUMES =
 * = CHILDREN WILL NOT LOSE INSTRUCTIONAL TIME WITH THIS NEW MODEL. =